It’s official: Star Wars The Old Republic goes free-to-play!

It didn’t take long – Star Wars: The Old Republic is going free-to-play this fall, nearly a year after the BioWare MMORPG launched for some good but not great starting numbers.

EA and BioWare will add the free-to-play model this fall, offering players access to the eight character classes and storylines up to level 50. However, this treat comes with a few restrictions (new content and advanced player features) that will only be lifted for those who go for the subscription model or by micro transactions, using the upcoming virtual currency, Cartel Coins. To further encourage any potential players, Star Wars: The Old Republic will be on sale for $14.99 starting in August.